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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
BOLD ROBBERY.
County Clerk DawsOn's House Entered and
Ransacked by Thieves.
D,Ir,g1,n IN fbp ps,pjegey

Special Telegram 10 The Register.
BERKELEY SPRINGS, October 3.-On the
night of September 3Oth the house of Mr..
L. II. b. Dawson, who is clerk of the coun-
ty court house, was entered at q late hour
by a thief, or thieves. The succeeded in
carrying off one hundred and fifteen dollars
of Mr.. DawsOn's money, y coffee pot, a
clock and loaf of bread, The three latter
things were found on the following morn
ing in the Catholic grave yard, which is a
short distance from the house. Some few
days ago Mr.. Dawson had received 81, 700
from the Peabody Insurance Company, OF
Wheeling, w. Va, and the Etna, of Hart
ford, Conn, to pay to Mr.. nj. Mendenhall,
as the amount for which his Touring mill
was insured. The mill was situated at
Sir Johns Run, and was destroyed by fire
few weeks since.
The thieves supposed that the money
was in Mr.. Dawson's house, and so they
attempted to secure it. They entered the
front door, which had been lockei, rs the
family supposed, but the key had been
turned before the door was entirely closed.
One OF them came up the kitchen stairs
and entered Mr.. Dawson's room, and took
his pants which hung at the foot of his
bed. The insurance money they did not
get, but the one hundred and fifteen dol
lars which was IN his pocketbOOk, was
taken and check for large amount.
MIR. Dawson did not know exactly how
much. Another check for twelve dollars
was also taken, which was dropped by the
rogues in getting away. 1t was found and
restored to its proper owner. He says he
thinks the check was not indorsed. He
heard the man enter the room and thinking
it was one of his children coming i'll after
a drink of water, paid no attention TO it.
In the morning, judge his surprise when
he found his pants out on the front porch,
with the pockets ritled of all the money
that was In them, save two cents. There
was a lot of valuable papers in the book
which were not disturbed at all. Strange
to say his gold watch was not taken, it
hung near his clothes.
Another case OF theft has been brought
to light. 1t occurred week or so ago,
and has been kept concealed until recent
| ly, the parties that the goods were stolen
from not wishing to make it known. The
person, intent upon evil, forced the lock of
Mr.. Il. J. Blackwood's stable open and
broke into some boxes which were stored
therein, and took lot of clothing and
other things. The goods that were in the
stable belonged to Mrs. BRIGHTON, of Balti-
more. They then went TO Mr.. Black
woods house and took several articles
from him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
AN UNNATURAL son.
A Wealthy Lady Murdered by a DissOIute
Young Man.

Young Man.
NEW YORK, October 3-The little town
of Islip, Long Island, has a murder mys-
terry. About o'clock yesterday morning
resident was going through the woods
Just north of the town, and discovered the
mutilated body of a woman half hidden in
a clump of bushes. The body was recog-
nized rs that of Mrs. Francis Hawkins, a
wealthy widow residing at Islip. Suspi-
cion points to F. Axbury Hawkins, the
dead lady's SOD, as the murderer. II seems
that Mrs. Hawkins was reading in her par
lor at o'clock on Saturday night,
when her two sons went out.
The elder son hired horse and
buggy at a livery stable in the village few
minutes later He returned to the stable
with the buggy at II O'Clock that night
and took it out again at six o'clock on
Sunday morning Just after he left the
stable on Sunday it was discovered that
there was blood on the floor where the
buggy stood, and it was found that the
cushion of the buggy was saturated with
blood and that the bottom of the wagon
was stained with it. When Hawkins
bed room was examined quantity of
blood stained clothing was discovered hid
den away in trunk. 1t was also found
that there were freshly made tracks lead
ing from the livery stable to Mrs. Haw-
kins' house, and from the house to where
the body was found. The horse which
Hawkins drove on Saturday night had q
bar shoe on the left forefoot and broken
shoe on the left hind foot The freshly
made tracks were made by horse similar
ly shOd. What led Hawkins to commit
the crime, if he is the murderer, is a ques-
ton that has started all sorts of rumors in
Islip. He was a hard drinker and was
fond of consorting with low companions.
Mrs. Hawkins was wealthy and had life
interest in all the property left by her hus-
band. She frequently lectured her son
about his bad habits, and it seems that
they had a serious quarrel lately, when
young Hawkins announced to his mother
his intention of marrying Hattie Schreck,
who was a servant in the family.
The coroner's verdict this afternoon
brought in verdict, charging young Haw-
kins with tbs crime, and he was commit
ted to Jail. 1t Is learned this evening he
has msde q full confession. He alleges
that his mother applied an epithet to hi:
lady love, which so enraged him that b
shot her in the hean and threw her body
where il was found.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
GENERAL SL0GUM TALKS.
Causes Of His Defeat-The G. A. r. Con-
trolled by Republican Politicians

Causes Of His Defeat-The @. A. H, Con-
trolled by Republican Politicians
ST. LOUIS, October 3.-The Grand Army
encampment has left its heart aches and its
dissppointments, and from the talk of the
leading Democrats in the organization, il is
probable that there will be wholesale resig.
nations in short time. General George
Stonemsn, Sherman's famous cavalry lead
er, is going to quit. General Slocum is
another man with grievance
He said to-day: 81 am not disappointed d
at the result OF the election OF officers OF
the Grand Army. Inever expected TO be
elected, and those who do not expect are
seldom disappointed. | entered the con-
test for the purpose largely of testing
whether or not the order was conducted as
political organization. | am now
satisfied that politics controlled the
action OF the encampment. am
satisfied that / was beaten on political
grounds. 1 don't care to say more, as
am placed in somewhat embarrassing
position. l want to say, however, that l
did not become a candidate of my own
seeking. 1 happened to be at Albany on
business at the time of meeting of the New
York Department Encampment. There
has been squabble Of some years stand.
ing between Tanner and Reynolds in our
department. The quarrel was for the
leadership, and it threatened to smash up
the organization. Some of the Grand Army
men came to me and asked me to consent
that my name should be used as the can
didate OF the Department of New York for
the Office of Commander in Chief, a. a
compromise between Tanner and Reynolds
hesitated for while, and then concluded
that would accept in order primarily to
determine for myself if the order was man
aged without political bias.
"ThuS | became candidate. | never
really felt that i would be elected Com
mander in Chief, because ! felt that the
managers of the Grand Army were Repub-
lican politicians. am not disappointed
at being beaten. 1t would not have add.
ed either to my military or civil reputa-
tion to have been made Commander in
Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
| have no taste for brass bands, and trump
cts, and receptions, and things of that
kind, and running over the country, view
ing the different departments and posts
would not have added to my peace OF
mind"
General, what do you think of Gros-
venor's speech in which he said that the
Grand Army was greater than the Presi-
dent or than Congress-"
"Oh, that was reckless absurdity. No
good soldier ever thought of such thing.
don't think GrosvenOr could have been
serious when he said it. The Grand Army
of the Republic was organized AZ a charita-
BILE and fTaternal society. 1t has no right
under it5 constitution and bylaws to take
any part in politics or to recommend any
legislation, whether relating to pensions,
tn the affairs of Utah or ANYTHING else ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
TENNEssEE,s ELECTION.
The "Antis" Majority Rolling Up as the
Returns Come In.

The "Antis" Majority Rolling Up as the
Returns Come In.
NASHVILLE, October 3.-It is reported
here that no election was held in Clai-
borne county Thursday on account of the
Sherif's failure to advertise the election.
There is no paper published in that coun-
ty, and the Morristown Gazette, which
does the county publishing, did not receive
this advertisement. Claiborne has been
counted 200 wet. Granger goes dry by
l6G; Hancock dry by 500 or over; DeKalb,
official, gives dry 63. wet ,SS3; Cannon,
official, dry 4S8, wet 944; Greene, dry ma
jority 695; Fayette, official, dry |, $50, wet
2,54i; Cooke, dry by 223; Maury county
complete, except one district, gives 2,579
for and 1880 against. 1t is unof1icially
reported that this district gives % major.
ity for the amendment This gives 7S9
majority against the amendment. Will
hanson gives /, ,4l3 for dry and 2,sl5 wet.
ANTI-AMENDMENT MAJORITY 29,345.
NASHVILLE, October 3.-Major George
S Kinney, who has official and unofficial
returns from all but twenty counties, ha s
been interviewed. With these counties
estimated, giving Anderson, Blount,
Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Granger,
johnson, Loudon, Monroe and Unicoe to
the Prohibitionists and Chester, Decatur,
Fentress, Hardin, Lake, Lewis, McNary,
Perry, Stewart and Wayne to the Antis, he
figures out majorities of A, ,562 against and
49, 2l7 for the amendment, making net
anti-amendment majority of %, 3ij.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
BASE BALL MATTERS.
A New Board Of Directors Elected by tho

A New Board Of Directors Elected by tho
Stockholders Of the Local Association.
The stockholders Of the Wheeling Base
Ball Association met in the hall in the third
story of McLain's block, last evening and
put in about three hours Of solid work in
electing Board Of Directors for the ensu'
ing year. The meeting was of very
lively ature, as there was good deal Of
rivalry among the eighteen or twenty can =.
didates for the positions. During all Of
yesterday the hottest kind Of electioneer.
ing was done, and proxies were In active
demand by aspirants. The stockholders
got together at an early hour after supper,
and the balloting was kept up until about
eleven O'Clock. The result Of the con test
Was ag follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
A THIEF IN LIMBO.
Quick Work of Station Agent Paden In
Hunting Down a RObber.

Quick Work OF station agent fhueh III
Hunting Down a RObber.
Special Taegram 10 TIE RegiSeT.
SARDIs STATION, October 3-While
Geo. Paden, agent at Sardis Station, was
at dinner to-day, thief broke into the
Office and broke open the money drawer,
capturing $3.50. Agent Psden discovered
the theft on his return, and having seen
suspicious character at the station when be
left, he went in search of him. About
o'clock he, in company with Special Con-
stable Hogue, found his man on the OHIO
side about two miles above. The fellow,
who gave his address as John Kross, o'
Pittsburg, confessed at once and surren'
dered all the Doodle except S2.5O, which
had been expended for a new hat at sar'
dis store. By o'clock the rogue wa;
taken before Justice Brookover, OF New
Martinsville, where he confessed and va
lodged in Jail to await Indictment mex
January by the grand jury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
po-tar. Dviur with Cholera,

CHICAGO, October 3.-A Wabash, Ind,
special says the hog cholera, which broke
out in this county last month, is rapidly
spreading, and apprehensions are felt for
all the swine in the northern part of the
county. In one neighborhoOd, five miles
north of this city, four hundred valuable
hogs have died in the last three weeks.
Every effort has been made to check the
scourge, but to no effect
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

At Washington Washington 3, New
York z; earned, 2 each; errors, Washing
ton 8, New York 2; base hits. Washington
@, New York ~; batteries, Gilmore and
Mack, Keefe and Brown; umpire. Doe.
scber.
At Pittsburg -PittsbuIg o. Detroit 10;
earned, Pttsburg 2, Detroit 4; errors,
Pittsburg 4, Detroit ] base hits, Pitts.
burg 10, Detroit II; batteries, Morris snd
Fields, Baldwin and Bennett.
Al Cleyelapd-Cl Cleveland 2, Cincinnati
Q; base hits, Cleveland ~, Cincinnati II;
errors, CIeveland3. CincinDsti 2; batteries,
Gilks and thinner, Hefad and Baldwin
umpire McQuade,
At Louisville Louisville @, 81 Louis Z;
haze hits, Louisville II, 81 Louis ~; ~
rors, Louisville 2, St. Louis 2; battcries,
Ramsey and Cook, King and Boyle.
Al NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3; Bos-
Con nothing; earned runs, Philadelphia 2;
crrop. Philadelphia ] Boston 4; bass hiis.
PhiladeIpbia IL; Boston 10; bstteries,
Casey and Mcclure, Madden and Tsts;
umpire, Powers.
At New York-Brooklyn !; Nets o; base
hits, Brooklyn 2; Meb II; errors, Brook.
lyn 2; Nets none; umpire, SalIivan.
At Pbiladelphis-BaItimose I, Athlete,
13; base hits, baltimore 8, AthIsti0 10;
errors, Baltimore 8, Athletic !; batteries.
Smith and Daniels. wehing and Robinsos
umpire, Ferguson.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 2, Cbieaeo
8; earned runs, Dooe; esross, Indianapoli1
Q, Chicago s; bass hitA. Isdisnspolis =,
<<I a nj Il
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
In Honor of the President

CHICAGO, October 3.-This morning
Gen. Bentley and Gov. Beveridge took the
visiting Scandinavian officers to call upon
Gen. Terry. In honor of the Presidents
visit London syndicate will on Wednes-
day evening produce immense fireworks
portraits of President aud Mrs. Cleveland,
with novel effects which have not before
been seen in this country,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
Recruits To the Pen.

'''- IsIr.iW % De R.gtSFr.
MoVNnsvILLE W. VA, October 5
Inc Sheriff OF Fayette county, with his two
uTipuueS, brought up one white and two
ooIOfeI candidates for the Moundsville
pen The white mans name is VilIers
5o 'e was convicted Of murder in the irst
ues'ee' and sentenced for life. The black
E,en Ets were sentenced for three and five years
'OE malicious cutting and shooting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
this morning, John w. Hayes, Secretary

this morning, John W. Hayes, Secretary
Of the General Executive Board, said:
'It is quite generally understood that
the order of the Knights Of Labor is in a
much poorer condition than it was year
ago financially and otherwise. That is n
mistake, we are in q much better condi-
tion. At the Richmond convention we
had about 702, 600 in the organization, that
was all, but there were upwards Of 800, 600
who were not in good standing, and by
rights were not entitled to representation
in the convention. This year, General Sec
retary Litchman's report will show that
there are $50, 600 in the organization and
every one in good standing This will be
q much better showing than last year.
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A Brncs Of PainfuI Accidents.
..laI Ttl<ox0o, IN ih< R<0fsf<v

MARTIssBURG. October 3 3-Charles
Brandspburg, n boss in the blacksmith
shop of the Il. & q. railroad At this place,
and NJ. l.. IAbler. . helper, met with y
painful accident to-day while working n
0 steam hammer weighing . ton. The
formers thumb was torn on, while the
hand of the latter was severely sprained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

SEyRErAUY BNYAED says we have no
interests in the Samoa Islands that de-
mand interference with Germany. This
will he interesting news 10 that great part
oi the Amcrican people who don't know
the Slmoa Islands from Jersey sand bar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

THE scrap ends OF a weeks bad weather
that were showered upon the G. A. r. in
ST. Louis, and the beautiful day that
greeted President CLEyEIAND's first pub
lie appearance in that city, will be taken
as proof conclusive, by FORAKER and
FAIrruLp. that JUPITER PLUvIUs is a
Copperhead, and near relative of JEFF
hkr.rg
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More Cholera Cases.

NEW YORK, October S.-FOur more
cases of cholera have developed on Hof-
man Island among the passengers Of the
steamship Alesia. The patients were re
moved to SwineburLe Island. There
were eighteen cases under treatment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

SECRETARY LugCHMAN reports a steady
growth in the order of the Knights OF
Labor. Since the Richmond Convention,
be claims there has been an increase of
two hundred thousand in the members in
good standing. The order now numbers
56D OnO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

THEY are still counting the majority
against prohibition in Tennessee. The
latestreturns place it dangerously near the
$1,000 line. Tennessee seems to have .
decided iisiurlination to be reformed by
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Granted to the Railroad

'S.c'al I.sgrala 10 ne Register.
"ELLsBURG, October 3-The Board of
county Commissioners of Brooke eountv
VA, W. va, granted the application of the
waE TeSuug' CIg' "eilSburg aud State Line Rail.
tLc Tay company tue righ, to cross and occupy
tue ~ highways OF the county, at their session
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

GENERAL SLuCUM explains that he
made he race tor Commander of the G.. A.
K. only to satisfy himself Of the truth Of
the statement that politics and politicians
cantooI'ed tine organization. lie il salts
Fg1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
HEALTHY CONDITION..

The X. OF L. Enjoying q Steady Growth
LItehmAn's Report.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, October 3.-At
gathering Of prominent Knights Of Labor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04
NOTES.

GAINESVILLE was the only club In the
League escaping a shut out
Columbus and Canton have game apiece
in their series Of five games for the entire
gate receipts
Glsssccck was fined $50 by Manager
FogeI, on Thursday, for telling him be Wa
trying TO trot In too fast Q class, playing
Kalamazoo.
The Zanesyille Signal says that the
Zapesville club will be in the League DeIt
season, but denies that they will play
Sunday games, or that the street railwsy
will control the club.
Collver, Kazoos short stop, made three
home runs of Moffet Manager BuckeD-
berger was 80 well pleased with the work
of his team sgainst Indianapolis that he b
anxious to play the Detroits Tor the cham.
pion,hip Of Michigan.
Will Mansfield be in the Ohio League
next year? Well, / should cay %, and
with winning team, too. Billy Blaii
will probably be one Of the twirieu and
Frank O'Brisn will manage the team
How can we help but win?-has:fid
Herald.
The KalamazuIus easily defeated ths
indianapolis on Thursday. Now whs
win the wheelings do with the Pittsburghs
After all, it may be that several Of III
National League and American Associa
ton teams would not have been too fss
company for the Sanduskya-Sasdsskl
Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

my ny love, what magic spell is thrown
Syp pom your lace? It's charm own.
~ " usnce came thy pare aud pearly teeth
SItuy rosy lips! Thy perfumed breathe,
que = , SAID, ln accents sweet and clear.
lis only SOZODONT, ny dear
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

GEuyEE'S good luck is proyerbial. Even
Nature comes ont the sulks, in St. Louis,
and grrrts the city's distinguished guest
with q smiling face.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

THE peunant is gone, the President is in
81. LpGiS, aul Chicago has only an en-
Campmsut of twenty-five hundred militia
men TO console her.
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NEWS AND COMMENT.
THE WEATHER.

For West Virginia End Western Pennsylvania,
cooler light rains followed by tslr weather, brisk
IN high winds yeering 10 sUutherly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

CHOLERA il causing great loss OF life
among the Tree and independent porkers of
the HOOsier State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

one OF tine speakers in the General
Assembly OF the X. Of l., pledged the
order 10 the support Of American princi-
plrs and American institutions. If the
conservative element otthe order can make
good that pledge, it will be well. The
country demands that the h. OF l.. as we'll
a. every other social OF political Organiza-
tion. shall clear its skirts from the slightest
taint OF Anarchy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

JoHN W. GARRETT's great dream Of
strong railroad, telegraph and sleeping car
lines combined under his or his sons
management, is destined never to be real
lied. Last Friday saw the final dissOlu-
tiop of the ties that bound the B. & D.
telegraph and railroad systems. The b. x
o. is the only formidable rival Of tie
Western Union monopoly. What dispOsi-
ton will he made Of its wires is matter
of vital interest to the country at large.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

THE gallant commander Of the Arm
Of Tennessee has spoken out plainly in re.
gard to his defeat for Commander Of the
AR. He says he never expected elec'
tion, rs "he felt that the managers Of the
Grand Army were Republican politicians. "
The organization was formed as charita-
BILE and fraternal society and has been per-
yrrted from its original purposes by the
machinatious of designing demagOgues.
General SIOCUM'S words are entitled to
rarefuI consideration, coming as they do
from a mau of unquestiOned integrity and
high position in army circles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

Two or three gentlemen came very near
getting on the Board, but in this case, ~
in all others, q miss is as bad as no shot Mt
all. There has a. yet been no fixed time
for the organization OF the new Board.
Beside the election for new Board, last
evening, the Secretary read his report,
showing the entire receipts aud expendi-
tures Of the Association mp TO date. II IL
understood the Association comes ont
about even in money matters, W III the
plant ahead on the season. Other routine
matters were disposed Of. About $3.50 Of
additional stock was represented at last
nights meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

ST. LouIs surpassed herself yesterday in
her greeting 10 President CLEVELAND.
Sixty thousand persons assembled to honor
the nations CHIEF. In the meeting at the
Merchants Exchange the widest enthuS-
iasm prevailed. The Presidents address
was puuctuated with cheers sometimes
lasting many minutes In the afternoon
a public reception was held and thousands
throngsd the streets for hours patiently
awaiting their turn to see and speak to the
nation : executive. A grander reception,
il is safe to say, has never been rendered
any President by any city of the Union.
There are peculiar reasons why st. Louis
should show especial honor to the Presi-
dent CLEVELAND The city has honored
herself in hOnoring the country chief.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

aswhss nskes my skin % dart and nndly7
nv cheeks were once 20 smooth and ru4dyf
ne sha be4 cosmefles mAde.
hwhst lovely maiden I'D
.Thsf's mot the cure, my ch0nfng Ma"
The doctor naid-"NmembeTth1G
II you your akin would keep fum tAtnf,
Discard the powder sad ths patsl
"The proper thing spe sfi uch iIls
IA this" rcmssked the man q pll1s:
"Enrich the blood and nake II pure
in this you'll 6nd Tie oily e9lB"
DIT Piefce's 6olden Nsdica1 plseovuU wflI "a
this wifh0us fail Il has nosQuAl An dzNG1A
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-04

Travellers willnever
regret stopping of
the train to devote
a day inspeoting g
WheOling's great in
dustries and her
abundant natural gas
fuel.